Legal Assistant JobotLegal AssistantOyster Bay, NY$67,000–$80,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners.
Legal Administrative Assistant JobotLegal Administrative AssistantNew York, NY$60,000–$65,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Responsibilities include filing legal documents; managing case files and deadlines; coordinating discovery materials; scheduling depositions, hearings, and client meetings; and maintaining communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
Legal Assistant-Architecture Firm Perennial ResourcesLegal Assistant-Architecture FirmNew York, NY$70,000–$75,000 / yearFull timeAn award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
NewBankruptcy Legal Secretary JobotBankruptcy Legal SecretaryUniondale, NY$85,000–$95,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners.
Legal Secretary Law Office of Oliver C MinottLegal SecretaryNewark, NJ$19–$20 / hourPart timep tabindex="0">Legal Secretary with bilingual skills in Punjabi, Hindi or Bengali and English. Great interpersonal and oral skills.
Legal Secretary JobotLegal SecretaryStewart Manor, NY$60,000–$75,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners.
NewCommercial Litigation Legal Secretary JobotCommercial Litigation Legal SecretaryUniondale, NY$85,000–$92,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Our client, an esteemed full service law firm on Long Island, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support their sophisticated commercial litigation and labor & employment groups.
Legal Secretary - T&E JobotLegal Secretary - T&EEast Meadow, NY$70,000–$87,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners.
Legal Executive Assistant Page GroupLegal Executive AssistantNew York, NY$90,000–$120,000 / yearFull timeAs a Legal Executive Assistant, you'll be a key contributor to a high-performing legal team, partnering with senior attorneys to manage critical priorities, streamline operations, and support exceptional client service. Join a respected and well-established organization in the business services industry, known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and dedication to supporting employee growth and success.
Senior Legal Executive Assistant AtriumSenior Legal Executive AssistantNew York, NY$40–$50 / hourOur client, a prestigious law firm headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a sharp, experienced, and highly discreet Senior Legal Executive Assistant to support a Partners and their team of Associates. The Senior Legal Executive Assistant will provide dedicated support to a Partner and their Associates, handling a wide range of high-level administrative responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality.
Legal Administrative Assistant (NYC) Page GroupLegal Administrative Assistant (NYC)New York, NY$75,000–$125,000 / yearFull timeThe Legal Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to Partners and attorneys in a fast-paced Big Law environment. This top ranked global law firm is known around the world for their high caliber of legal support across many different practice areas.
Billing Coordinator Assistant - Legal - NYC Page GroupBilling Coordinator Assistant - Legal - NYCNew York, NY$50,000–$75,000 / yearFull timeThe role will include, supporting the billing and collections function by assisting with invoice preparation, financial reporting, e-billing submissions, and attorney account administration. This is ideal for an early-career legal billing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and looking to build expertise in client accounting and law firm finance operations.
PRN Neurosurgery Physician Assistant JobotPRN Neurosurgery Physician AssistantEnglewood, NJ$90–$125 / hourInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Duties will include inpatient hospital consults, management of surgical patients in the preoperative/perioperative period, responding to acute stroke calls/consults, and surgical first assist as needed.
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - Night Shift JobotNeurosurgery Physician Assistant - Night ShiftEnglewood, NJ$185,000–$200,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Duties will include inpatient hospital consults, management of surgical patients in the preoperative/perioperative period, responding to acute stroke calls/consults, and surgical first assist as needed.
Full time Hospice / Palliative Care Physician Assistant JobotFull time Hospice / Palliative Care Physician AssistantNew York, NY$125,000–$145,000 / yearResponsibilities: The Physician Assistant Provider will work in a culturally diverse environment with patients and families of any background and will be collaborating with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and IDT in providing palliative care consults with patients regarding pain and symptom management, advance care planning, and hospice eligibility evaluations. The PA will self-schedule all patient visits and will independently conduct comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up care, ensuring care plans minimize illness burden and align with patients’ goals and values.
Legal Billing Specialist Kforce Inc.Legal Billing SpecialistNew York, NY$85,000–$105,000This includes working in tandem with the attorney's administrative assistant to achieve the goal of producing, editing and submitting invoices in accordance with the fully executed engagement letters, billing guidelines and/or outside counsel policies. Conduct regular meetings with attorneys and administrative assistants to review and discuss client inventory; Providing updated system comments regarding unbilled fees and aged balances.
NewExecutive Assistant (Fluent in Spanish) JobotExecutive Assistant (Fluent in Spanish)New York, NY$70,000–$85,000 / yearOur client, a fast-paced plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Assistant / Bilingual Administrative Assistant to support the Founding Partner and help manage the day-to-day operations of the office. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Assistant Director of Nursing - Infection Prevention JobotAssistant Director of Nursing - Infection PreventionBaldwin, NY$130,000–$150,000 / yearThe building is clean, staffed well, and supported by leaders who understand that infection prevention only works when operations, nursing, pharmacy, education, and unit leadership are all pulling in the same direction. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Assistant Controller, Alternative Energy Startup Kforce Inc.Assistant Controller, Alternative Energy StartupHoboken, NJ$160,000–$180,000Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. Kforce's client, an Alternative Energy startup (Series B) headquartered in Hoboken NJ, is seeking its first in-house Accounting Senior Manager/Assistant Controller.
Assistant Controller Kforce Inc.Assistant ControllerSecaucus, NJ$150,000–$165,000This role plays a critical part in month-end closing and reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, financial analysis, and tax compliance, while providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Summary: The Assistant Controller oversees the accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, audit, and tax compliance functions while providing direct support to the Controller.
NewAccounting Manager/Assistant Controller - SaaS Kforce Inc.Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller - SaaSNew York, NY$150,000–$200,000Kforce's client, a hypergrowth Artificial Intelligence/SaaS startup headquartered in Manhattan (Midtown East - New York, NY), is seeking its first Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller as it builds out its accounting team. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
NewAssistant Chief Engineer *US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.Assistant Chief EngineerTotowa, NJ$129,001Critical Competencies Success requires exceptional troubleshooting abilities under pressure, strong understanding of ITIL change management processes, proficiency with CMMS and DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software, excellent documentation skills, and clear communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Certifications and Licenses Required certifications often include stationary engineer license (appropriate class for facility size), electrical license, and data center-specific credentials such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), or equivalent.
NewFamily Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign on Bonus available One MedicalFamily Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign on Bonus availableWESTPORT, CTIn the past 5 years, practiced as an Advanced Practitioner for at least: 2 years in an outpatient primary care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+), OR 1 year in an outpatient primary care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+), coupled with either a 1 year primary care fellowship or 1+ year in an urgent care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+). Our seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past fifteen years.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant One MedicalNurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantWESTPORT, CT$144,900–$173,300 / yearIn the past 5 years, practiced as an Advanced Practitioner for at least: 2 years in an outpatient primary care setting, OR 1 year in an outpatient primary care setting, coupled with either a 1 year primary care fellowship or 1+ year in an urgent care setting. Our seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past fifteen years.
NewFamily Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant One MedicalFamily Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantNEW YORK, NY$146,400–$175,000 / yearIn the past 5 years, practiced as an Advanced Practitioner for at least: 2 years in an outpatient primary care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+), OR 1 year in an outpatient primary care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+), coupled with either a 1 year primary care fellowship or 1+ year in an urgent care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+). Our seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past fifteen years.
Assistant Vice President, Venture Banking StifelAssistant Vice President, Venture BankingNew York, NYStifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
NewVirtual Physician Assistant - NY Licensed One MedicalVirtual Physician Assistant - NY LicensedNewark, NJIn the past 5 years, practiced as an Advanced Practitioner for at least: 2 years in an outpatient primary care setting seeing patients of all ages (0+), OR 2 years in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting seeing patients of all ages (0+). The One Medical Virtual Medical Team (VMT) is a leading provider of virtual clinical care, providing world-class, convenient, evidence-based virtual medical care to One Medical patients in concert with their primary care providers.
NewPathologist Assistant Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterPathologist AssistantFairview, NJ$125,400–$200,700 / yearSee Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Terms & Conditions at https://www.mskcc.org/legal-disclaimer and Privacy Policy at https://www.mskcc.org/privacy and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions. Perform a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement, case set-up, gross imaging of patient specimens, frozen section tissue selection, mentoring/educating, and other duties as assigned.
Stock Office Assistant Page GroupStock Office AssistantManhattan, NY$23–$25 / hourThe Stock Office Assistant plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, overseeing stockroom operations, and supporting essential administrative functions to ensure efficient day-to-day business performance. Responsible for maintaining the Small Electric Equipment (staplers, hole-punch, etc.) kept in both page stations and copy rooms on all floors.
Administrative Assistant (Data entry / Attorney support) Trigyn Technologies IncAdministrative Assistant (Data entry / Attorney support)Manhattan, NY$18–$19 / hourTemporaryContractorFull timeDescription: Generation and oversight of case lists, Creation of Law legal notices and other documents, working within databases like AS400, Siebel, etc., Ensuring compliance with deadlines for warrants, working with the E-filing team, interacting with New York Court databases, data entry. Trigyn is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) and CMMI Level 5 Certified.
NewLegal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant Springer NatureLegal Assistant / Senior Legal AssistantNew York, NY$70,000–$85,000 / yearManage corporate secretarial functions for U.S. entities, including maintaining corporate books and records, preparing minutes and consents, officers' certificates, managing notarization, and coordinating required state filings with local, state, and federal agencies and outside counsel. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning.
NewLegal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant 1291 Springer Nature AmericaLegal Assistant / Senior Legal AssistantNew York, NY$70,000–$85,000 / yearLegal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant – New York (Hybrid Working Model) This role provides administrative and corporate governance support to Springer Nature's U.S. legal team, delivering expert advice and operational assistance. Manage corporate secretarial functions for U.S. entities, including maintaining corporate books and records, preparing minutes and consents, officers' certificates, and coordinating required state filings.
Family Law Legal Assistant Orion PlacementFamily Law Legal AssistantRoseland, New Jersey$60,000–$75,000 / hourExperience: 3. Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Legal Assistant, Family Law Legal Secretary, Litigation Legal Assistant, NJ Family Law Support. This role requires prior hands-on family law experience in a law firm setting and strong familiarity with New Jersey family court procedures.
NewLegal Secretary /Administrative Assistant Goodwin Procter LLPLegal Secretary /Administrative AssistantNew York, NY$85,000–$105,000 / yearYou will assist with the preparation, management, and distribution of audit response letters, and maintain organized, up-to-date client and administrative files in the firm's electronic document management system, ensuring quick document retrieval and compliance with firm policies. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Commercial Real Estate Transactional Legal Assistant The Panther GroupCommercial Real Estate Transactional Legal AssistantWhite Plains, NYRequired Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal or comparable law firm experience supporting real estate, transactional, finance, corporate, land use, or related practice areas. Assist with commercial real estate closings, including coordinating closing checklists, signature pages, exhibits, title documents, due diligence materials, closing binders, and post-closing deliverables.
NewSenior Legal Executive Assistant - Hybrid NY (Legal Practice) DLA PiperSenior Legal Executive Assistant - Hybrid NY (Legal Practice)New York, NY$47.39–$62.79 / hourDLA Piper LLP (US) is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys in managing their practice, ensuring effective communication and organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in administrative positions, demonstrate professionalism, and possess strong technical skills.
Elder Law & Estate Planning Paralegal / Legal Assistant Abrams Fensterman LLPElder Law & Estate Planning Paralegal / Legal AssistantNY$65,000–$85,000 / yearEstablished in 2000, the firm has grown to include over 120 attorneys across multiple practice areas, offering sophisticated legal services with a collaborative, client-focused approach. Abrams Fensterman, LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service.
Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal (National Law Firm) kay search groupLegal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal (National Law Firm)Hackensack, NJFull timeSummary: The New Jersey Office of a Multinational Law Firm currently has an opening for a Legal Admin/Paralegal to Partners and Associates. Open and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materials.
Admin Legal Assistant STAFF TODAYAdmin Legal AssistantNew York, NYResponsibilities may include scheduling hearings for attorneys and their investigators; maintaining databases and case tracking systems; compiling and organizing hearing files and records; preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents; conducting legal research; preparing subpoenas and correspondence. Reporting to the Office of Administrative Hearings, the incumbent of this position will work in close association with investigators, Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) attorneys, respondents, court reporters, and other administrative staff, performing a variety of paralegal activities for OAH.
NewLegal Assistant (Management Analyst I) ImmigrationJobsLegal Assistant (Management Analyst I)New York, NYHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, program assistant, customer service role, or related fieldProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)Excellent written and communication skillsAbility to lift 30 lbs. Position Description As a Legal Assistant (Management Analyst I), you will support the DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review, specifically supporting the New York NY, Immigration Court, in a fast-paced environment.
NewLitigation Legal Assistant (Defense) AMS StaffingLitigation Legal Assistant (Defense)New York, NYJob Title: Litigation Legal Assistant (Defense)Positions Available: 2Location: New York, NY 10017Work Environment: Hybrid - Thursdays are Remote after initial 30 daysShift: 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM (highly preferred)Term: 3+ Month Contract with possibility of extensionReferral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hiredJob DescriptionA well-established defense law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant (Defense) to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The associates are not directly assigned to a legal assistant, so we need someone who is highly organized, technical, and who is proactive with juggling their assigned attorneys along with the assignment requests submitted to the pool by the associates.
Litigation Legal Assistant (Defense)- 3615245 AMS StaffingLitigation Legal Assistant (Defense)- 3615245New York City, New YorkThe associates are not directly assigned to a legal assistant, so we need someone who is highly organized, technical, and who is proactive with juggling their assigned attorneys along with the assignment requests submitted to the pool by the associates. This role requires a highly organized professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, excels at managing competing priorities, and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
NewLegal Assistant CFSLegal AssistantWhite Plains, NY$90,000–$105,000 / yearAssist with commercial real estate closings, including coordinating closing checklists, signature pages, exhibits, title documents, due diligence materials, closing binders, and post-closing deliverables. The firm focuses on multiple types of law including: Corporate Law, Energy & Environment Law, Finance, Land Use, Zoning & Development, Litigation, Non-Profit Orgs, Real Estate Law, Telecommunications, Trusts, Estates & Elder Law, etc.
Corporate Legal Assistant Benesch LawCorporate Legal AssistantNew York, NY$90,000–$120,000 / yearFull timePrepare, revise, redline and proofread various corporate documents including contracts, agreements, transactional matters, compliance, closing documents, UCCs, financing and lending, audit letters, etc. Assist with assembly of pre-closing documents and sets of executed documents for various signatures, corporate formation and dissolution documents and UCC financing statements and amendments.
NewFull-Time Legal Assistant Required for Financial District, NYC Aisling CenterFull-Time Legal Assistant Required for Financial District, NYCNew York, NYAs a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of administrative and clerical duties that are essential for the effective operation of our legal team. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
NewExecutive Assistant, Legal | Hybrid NY HealthfirstExecutive Assistant, Legal | Hybrid NYNew York, NY$80,000–$110,000 / yearThe Executive Legal Assistant supports the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and provides the Legal Department with administrative help and acts as an internal departmental liaison to all internal and external stakeholders. Controls operational aspects of the department including Right Fax, lien requests, outside counsel invoice tracking, maintenance of the legal library, routing the daily mail, office supplies.
Spanish Speaking Paralegal / Legal Assistant Immigration EqualitySpanish Speaking Paralegal / Legal AssistantBrooklyn, NY$50,000–$55,000In recognition of the challenging frontline work we do to help clients, Immigration Equality offers flex-time schedule options and very generous PTO of nearly 12 weeks off including: six weeks of PTO. Immigration Equality and the Immigration Equality Action Fund seek an enthusiastic paralegal/legal assistant to provide administrative support to our legal staff in New York City.
Executive Assistant (Legal Secretary) Cornerstone ResearchExecutive Assistant (Legal Secretary)New York, New YorkThe Executive Assistant will handle confidential firm information which requires a high level of discretion while simultaneously anticipating administrative needs, managing workload, and producing work of the highest quality in a timely manner. The Executive Assistant will have primary responsibility for providing administrative support to 5+ local executives to optimize efficiency, while independently managing administrative tasks and coordinating special projects.
NewLegal Assistant, Globally Ranked Firm (Corporate) Plona PartnersLegal Assistant, Globally Ranked Firm (Corporate)New York, NY$80,000–$110,000 / yearRanking: AmLaw20 FirmLocation: MidtownPosition: Legal Secretary, CorporateSupport Model: 4 to 1Pay Rate: $80,000 - $110,000 with OT and BONUSOnsite Logistics: 4 days a week onsiteHiring Manager: Office AdministratorJob Description: Coordinates and tracks numerous legal matters of all types. Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Full-timeJob function Administrative, Legal, and Writing/EditingIndustries Law Practice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law#J-18808-Ljbffr.
Litigation Legal Assistant Orion PlacementLitigation Legal AssistantRoseland, New Jersey$75,000–$90,000 / yearExperience: 4. Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant Litigation, Probate Legal Assistant, Estates Legal Assistant, Elder Law Legal Assistant, Guardianship Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant. Work on substantive, meaningful matters — estate and probate litigation, guardianship proceedings, and general equity — supporting experienced Partners and attorneys in a respected Elder Law and Trusts & Estates practice.